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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,324 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #819 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,200 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,200 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,440 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,388 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,236 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,351 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 16,555 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $215 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (13,324 students vs. 4,090 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or Missouri Southern?
- Eastern Michigan University is 81% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($15,200.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Missouri Southern than Eastern Michigan University ($16,800.00 vs. $15,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Eastern Michigan University ($11,264 vs. $17,388)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 73.5% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($7,172 vs. $12,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Missouri Southern State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 36.2% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,236 vs. $7,514)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Eastern Michigan University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Eastern Michigan University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Eastern Michigan University (81.3%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan University or Missouri Southern? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Missouri Southern and Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Eastern Michigan University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,500)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($215 vs. $263)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/